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888 Ristorante Italiano, San Carlos, CA

888 Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
614 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
If you’ve ever enjoyed the 888 dining experience, you know it’s not like your average Bay Area Italian restaurant. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, 888 Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavors of Italy to Laurel Street. 888 was created from a passion for Italian cuisine that’s deep-rooted in the Maddalena family. Owner Vince Maddalena and Chef Raul learned their craft through growing up in the restaurant industry. Specifically, Maddalena’s, owned by Vince’s dad for over 30 years in Palo Alto. When Vince’s dad closed shop, Vince knew he wanted to continue sharing his passion for food with the public. And so 888 was born! When it comes to cooking, we never take shortcuts. Almost all of our menu is made in-house and we keep things fresh by changing our dishes as seasons come and go. Enjoy our intimate dining experience with a significant other, family and friends or just let us know if you have a large group and we would be happy to accommodate. Your host, Vincenzo Maddalena, would like to welcome you to his restaurant for a unique dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!

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What 614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
888 Ristorante Italiano in San Carlos delights diners with "fantastic food" and impeccable service. Guests rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like veal parmesan and petrale sole. The restaurant's intimate ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, is perfect for special occasions. "This is the best Italian restaurant on the peninsula."

614 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat! Service is impeccable! The food is spot on!!

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  2. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent delicious food. Impeccable service. Lovely restaurant.

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  3. Wynne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambience and great food. Our go-to on Friday nights

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in San Carlos. Everything about it is wonderful.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice but really hard to hear one another

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  6. John

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food period Great service Great wine list

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  7. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish we lived closer to this restaurant because it never fails to delight. Vincenzo runs an 'old school' restaurant, which is my highest praise. Classic and new dishes, well prepared, excellent ingredients, and a classic yet modern feel. Service is warm and impeccable, because, Vincenzo.

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  8. Susan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. It happened to be a noisy evening.

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and experience. Best lamb chops ive had. Good wine list. Im celiac and they made sure my meal was all gluten free.

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  10. Donna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable luncheon with friends at this quaint restaurant. The calamari ceasar salad and butternut squash soup were delicious. It’s very nice menu. We will come again to try some of the pastas. Thank you Vincent!

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FAQs

888 Ristorante Italiano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

888 Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 614 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for 888 Ristorante Italiano

888 Laurel Street, #3951, San Carlos, CA 94070

Additional information

  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–13:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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